South Korea's PIPC issues guidance on protecting personal information while traveling

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission and the Korea Internet & Security Agency issued guidance on how individuals can better protect their personal information while traveling. In addition to issuing guidance, the PIPC and KISA …

College Enrollment Among Multicultural Youth in South Korea Hits Record High

College Fair (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s multicultural households are seeing marked improvements in education and living standards, with over 61% of multicultural youth entering higher education institutions …

"Leave him in South Korea", "He needs to step up" - Barcelona fans call out star man despite their 7-3 win against FC ...

Barcelona fans lashed out at star attacker Dani Olmo despite their 7-3 win over South Korean side FC Seoul in a pre-season friendly on Thursday (July 31). The Blaugrana supporters lamented his lack of movement and determination, even though his side were …

South Korea says “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” package key to reaching trade deal

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Thursday that a shipbuilding partnership package dubbed “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” was key to the agreement on tariffs between the U.S. and South Korea. The shipbuilding partnership worth …

Fatty Cuts Stir Outrage as Samgyeopsal Sparks National Debate in South Korea

Samgyeopsal is gaining global appeal. Thanks to the popularity of Korean dramas and TikTok, foreigners are embracing the dish—often grilling it on traditional iron lids. (Screenshot from TikTok) SEOUL, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Once regarded as a beloved …

Bahrain and South Korea Investment Agreement comes into effect

The Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of the Republic of Korea for the Promotion and Protection of Investments will take effect today, Thursday, July 31. This agreement reflects the strong ties between Bahrain …

Fake Wedding Invitations Top Phishing Scams in South Korea, Says AhnLab

digital wedding invitation (Image supported by ChatGPT) SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — AhnLab, a leading South Korean cybersecurity firm, reported Wednesday that phishing scams disguised as digital wedding invitations were the most common form of SMS- …

South Korea: First Korean insurer to expand in North American capital markets

South Korean life insurance company Hanwha Life has completed the acquisition of US based Velocity Clearing thus becoming the first Korean insurer to expand into the North American capital markets. Hanwha Life completed the acquisition of a 75% stake in US …

South Korea Agrees to Invest $350 Billion, Lead Massive Shipbuilding Project in Trump Trade Deal

President Donald Trump announced a “full and complete trade deal” with South Korea on Thursday evening — an agreement committing $350 billion in investment into the United States and significantly eroding Korean automaker advantages in the U.S. market. The …

Daily 5 report for July 31: Hyundai embraces U.S.-South Korea trade deal despite $5 billion price tag